"A boy from the hood in Brooklyn travels to a STEM camp in an Appalachian holler for one epic, life-changing summer." Very proud of this special novel, Holler of the Fireflies. A lot of my own past experiences are mixed within this "adventurous" summer tale.
CARRIMEBAC,
THE TOWN THAT WALKED: "The Civil War may be over, but times are not
substantially improved for the freed Black citizens of Walkerton,
Georgia.
One day, though, ol’ Rootilla Redgums and her grandson, Julius
Jefferson, arrive. Rootilla teaches the citizens of Walkerton how to
make all sorts of beautiful things. But some aren’t so happy. When a hooded mob threatens to burn
down the town, Julius and Rootilla must work wonders to protect
Walkerton and its people—even if it means moving heaven and earth
itself. With exquisite cinematic illustrations by John Holyfield and a
generous trim size, this portrait of Black endurance draws on the
rhythms and traditions of African American storytelling to open a
powerful window into the past."
My novel,The Stars Beneath Our Feet, is The Coretta Scott King / John Steptoe 2018 Award winner. My debut book is on sale now at bookstores everywhere and is available to order here. It tells the story of a boy trying to steer a safe path through Harlem in the wake of his brother’s death. Read an Entertainment Weekly excerpt here.
Newbery Honor and National Book Award–winning author Jacqueline Woodson describes the novel as, “a fast and furious read in which we meet some amazing people, people that stay with us."
"The Stars Beneath Our Feet is the book I've been waiting for," says Matt de la Peña, Newbery Award-winning author of Last Stop on Market Street. "So much heart here. And so much talent."
"Magnificent!" —Shelf Awareness
"The Stars Beneath Our Feet is about the weight of the world on the back of a child, and the creative tools necessary to alleviate that pressure. I found myself rooting for Lolly, and you will too.” —Jason Reynolds, Coretta Scott King Honor Winner for As Brave As You
"A debut that serves as a powerful instructive for writing from and reading the intersections—125th Street-size intersections for all readers to enjoy.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Moore delivers a realistic and at times brutal
portrait of life for young people of color who are living on the edge of
poverty. At the same time, Moore infuses the story with hope and
aspiration." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Readers will marvel at the grandeur of what Lolly and Rose [the protagonists] are able to build and learn together and will find comfort in the intimacy of Lolly’s introspective narration." —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review
"A slice-of-life narrative with an authentic adolescent voice and strong adult supports, all of whom are true to their urban world." —VOYA (The Voice of Youth Advocates) journal, starred review
Click here to view"Realness,"my short film about a Black, female to male transgendered person in Brooklyn.
Click hereto view my short film "Dr. Al's Rebels," about a Black male couple raising three children in the Washington, DC area.
If you don't know me and your first contact with me is online, thanks for taking the time to get to know more about me and my work.
In brief, you should know the following about me: I consider myself a storyteller, working through words and the moving image; I've been daydreaming stories for as long as I can remember.
The primary focus of my work rests within Black Men: Their Mystery & Mythology. All of my work, written or otherwise, tends to be deeply rooted in the visual. I am based in Brooklyn, New York (USA).
SEE THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY.
David Barclay Moore Brooklyn, Hollywood & Missouri 2025
